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STEM at the Library: Air in Motion-- The Windy Day - In Person

at Damascus Library

Get ready explore the science of wind! Make observations, then do some hands-on science experiments. For children ages 4-10 and their families. Online pre-registration (children only) is required.

Get ready explore the science of wind! The air that surrounds us is something that we might not think a lot about, but when we learn more about it, we realize that it is an exciting topic! We will first read about and discuss how air moves, engaging children in thinking about their world through literature, discussion, song, and movement. Children will observe some interesting presentations, listening and predicting as we go. They will then have the opportunity to engage in several simple hands-on science experiments. Finally, children will create their own simple wind-powered objects, using both artistic and engineering skills to decorate and construct their very own pinwheel! We will provide all the materials for this program. Sponsored by Friends of the Library, Montgomery County, MD. For children ages 4-10 and their families. Online pre-registration (children only) is required. 

This hands-on program will provide children with the opportunity to use their critical thinking, creative, and problem-solving skills to connect ideas and skills through literature, movement and song, discussion, and an art and engineering-based take-home craft in order to develop meaningful learning connections and a love of learning.  

Questions about this program? Contact the branch 240-773-9444

If you are looking for something to do until this program, take a look at these resources for kids using your library card.

Don't have a card right now? No worries!  Find out how to Get a Library Card.

National Geographic Kids - Explore amazing adventures in science, nature, culture, archaeology, and space. Best for children ages 6–14

Gale in Context: Elementary - Children's magazines and reference books

TumbleBooks - books that read themselves 

Kanopy Kids- videos and animated books

BookFlix - animated stories

Explora Educators, Explora Primary School - education resources

Library Program Attendance (both virtual and in the branch) is limited to participants within the suggested age range of the program. Children attending an MCPL program under the age of 8 must be accompanied by an adult. Adults attending a program intended for children must have an accompanying child.

Accommodation Requests

People who are Deaf or Hard of Hearing should request English-language captioning or sign-language interpretation at least five days before the library-sponsored program they plan to attend. Contact the Assistant Facilities and Accessibility Program Manager at 240-777-0002 with all other accommodation requests.

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